Forensic Technician ; Part Time HN

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is a free‑standing, modern facility located on the UCONN Health Center Campus in Farmington, CT. The office is a state‑wide medical examiner system charged with the investigation of sudden and unexpected deaths that, by statute, fall under our jurisdiction. We are recruiting for a part‑time Forensic Technician 1 position, to work the following schedule: 28 hours per week (Monday‑Thursday 9:00 am–4:30 pm).

On‑call and holiday coverage is also required.

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• Lift bodies and be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.
• Prepare bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors.
• Assist in the performance of autopsies and collection of relevant information.
• Assist in removal of organs, collection of body fluids, and retention of specimens for special studies.
• Prepare fixative solutions.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of autopsy facilities and equipment.
• Assist in maintenance of appropriate records.
• Take fingerprints and photographs.
• Picks up decomposed and traumatized bodies.
• Takes inventory of, and makes receipt for, clothing and valuables.
• Maintain chain of custody of body and evidence from crime scenes.
• Handle the removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas.
• May take and develop X‑rays.
• Perform related duties as required.

• One (1) year of experience in related work in a morgue, laboratory, hospital or funeral home.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, laboratory/surgical equipment, and terminology.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions, follow prescribed procedures, keep technical records and prepare reports.

• One (1) year experience of related work in a morgue, laboratory, hospital or funeral home.
• Possession and retention of a Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Availability for calls on an emergency basis.
• Experience physically performing the lifting of bodies of various weights and sizes.
• Willingness to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases, as necessary.

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents must be available for calls on an emergency basis.

Incumbents in this class must be willing to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.

Incumbents in this class will be required to lift bodies; will be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.